978: Chapter 609 978: Chapter 609 Their party sat atop the Flying Artifact – Eryao and Green Ox still bore the appearance of handsome young men!
Jiang Tang and Ye Tian kept them casual company; as they ate, the Flying Artifact had already begun to fly, departing from the vicinity of Eternal Star.
“No way, we can’t leave, I was deceived by a mere Puppet Talisman!”
Eryao hadn’t studied such things before, considering his legacy had nothing to do with these matters!
Moreover, following his master, the master learned from low-level techniques, and then all cultivation was through the Secret Manuals in the spatial realms!
“Wasn’t the State Preceptor taken into the Hell Palace?
What’s left isn’t our concern!”
Jiang Tang’s implication was clear; he wasn’t from Eternal Star.
Discovering the State Preceptor’s malicious methods and detaining him meant nothing else here concerned him, especially since the King was ill and his sons were contesting the throne, which had nothing to do with him!
He had neither the leisure nor the inclination to waste time here; more pressing matters awaited his attention!
“Master, those Heavenly Masters are infuriating, shouldn’t we clean them up?”
Eryao stubbornly believed, these people with little ability used their titles to deceive!
If it wasn’t for the State Preceptor cheating him with a Puppet Talisman, he wouldn’t have unleashed his anger on those Heavenly Masters devoid of substance!
After all, the most wicked and formidable culprit was the State Preceptor!
Jiang Tang was somewhat reluctant, however, Eryao was his pet – this arrogant pet was now pleading with him in such a tone, and if he didn’t agree, who knew how much nagging he’d face next time he needed Eryao for a task!
In the Imperial Palace, Eryao’s nattering was unending – his spittle could drown someone, and Jiang Tang had no desire for such treatment!
Eryao’s abilities weren’t as good as his, but Eryao had saved him numerous times when his own powers were weak, a loyalty that was unwavering.
Always grumbling during missions, yet still obediently carrying them out in the end!
As a pet so obedient, as a master, one should indulge him.
Eryao’s actions, after all, were of meritorious nature, his request was not excessive – it was not about doing harm!
The powerful position of the National Preceptor in the Imperial Palace led the Emperor to advocate for the Heavenly Masters; thus, they held a high status yielding more impostors or Taoists with a semblance of ability claiming to be Heavenly Masters, overindulging in worldly pleasures!
Many wealthy families would keep a Heavenly Master, or spend their money to support a Taoist Temple!
Jiang Tang, aboard the Flying Artifact, surveyed the nation, noticing many regions steeped in poverty.
The rich lived in outrageous wealth, while impoverished peasants struggled to secure food!
It was just like when they had first arrived, the drought had unforgivingly stricken the farmers, their frail figures a testament to chronic starvation!
Even the water-rich areas weren’t exempt from poverty; a condition he felt should not exist.
He should delve into understanding the governance, taxation, and other factors responsible for such destitution in this land.
Jiang Tang also understood the lack of high-tech agricultural practices or scientific methods like fertilizers and pesticides for planting!
In the Cultivation World, people didn’t have such scientific planting methods either; they relied on hard work and the farmers’ experience to cultivate crops!
Perhaps Spiritual Energy played a role too; he noticed that the nation did possess spiritual energy!
Otherwise, it was impossible for the State Preceptor to have reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, or the King to reach the Qi Refinement Realm if there wasn’t any spiritual energy present.
Thus, there must be Spirit Plants within the nation.
Green Ox sat silently to one side, voiceless.
Wherever they went made no difference to him, for he was but an invisible presence!
He had no part in carrying out tasks or missions, such as now making food was his sole responsibility!
Regarding Eryao’s proposition to stay in the nation, helping the impoverished and penalizing the swindlers and evildoers, of course, Green Ox had no objection!
Jiang Tang turned to Ye Tian:
“Ye Tian, what do you think?
Stay or follow us elsewhere?”
Ye Tian, familiar with their ways, knew such inquiries were merely out of politeness.
At this moment, it was Jiang Tang who called the shots.
He was anxious to return to the Cultivation World, but with Jiang Tang and his numerous girlfriends not in a hurry, Ye Tian could only wait patiently.
Staying in this unfamiliar place wouldn’t last long, as they had no kinship, property, or entanglements here.
“I’ll go along with whatever you decide!”
Upon hearing this response, Eryao began to scheme; the Heavenly Masters so brazen, this trip presented the opportunity to seek out all the villainous Heavenly Masters!
He acted not for fame or fortune, nor for the people here, but out of spite towards the State Preceptor who deceived him, wanting to see the Heavenly Masters’ demise.
Jiang Tang’s Flying Artifact hovered in the clouds, with Eryao alone descending to the ground!
They trusted Eryao without stepping down from the Flying Artifact themselves.
Capturing Heavenly Masters was a trivial matter for Eryao!
Jiang Tang and the others had no interest in participating, although their involvement might have captured more Heavenly Masters more swiftly.
They had other things to attend to aboard the Flying Artifact; they weren’t idle – this journey was about seeking useful resources in the region.
The Flying Artifact continued its flight, not as before, but towards the deep forests, searching amid the wilderness for heavenly treasures.